 
[PART 7]
[NOTE: This electronic manual is
a verbatim copy of the printed manual included with Catalina 250 #384]
Commissioning Check List
PRE-LAUNCH
CHECK:
- _______ Check all through hull fittings.
- _______ Hull top sides clean, waxed.
- _______ Cushions, carpeting -- clean and in place.
- _______ Hatch lids present and fit OK.
- _______ Lifelines and pulpits rigged and OK.
- _______ Spreaders taped and drilled at base end; upper shroud
wired to top end and taped.
- _______ Standing rigging pinned to mast.
- _______ Rigging lengths verified with check list in kit.
- _______ Mast and boom inspected; cotter pins, sheaves, tangs,
spreaders OK.
- _______ Mast lights checked before mast stepped.
- _______ Check overhead for electrical wires which may interfere
with the space required to raise the mast to its full upright position. If there are
wires of any kind, anywhere near the boat, do not raise the mast. Move boat to
another location, away from any wires. Contact with wires can be fatal.
- _______ Masthead sheaves lubricated and rotate freely.
IN-WATER CHECK:
ELECTRICAL:
- _______ Electrical equipment operational:
___running ___ cabin ___ bow ___
anchor
- _______ Check battery fluid level.
- _______ Check battery terminals for tightness.
- _______ Check battery tie down straps.
PLUMBING:
- _______ No leaks at through hull fittings.
- _______ Check and fill water tank.
- _______ Test all pumps for leaks.
- _______ Check for leaks at sink drain, sink drain OK.
- _______ Check bilge pump operation, handle present.
- _______ Main hatch no leaks, slides freely; hatch boards fit
OK.
- _______ Cabin windows hose tested for leaks.
- _______ Anchor locker drains OK, no leaks.
- _______ Stove operates OK; check tank, fuel line, burner.
RIGGING
AND HARDWARE:
- _______ Mast stepped.
- _______ Pin, tape and tune standing rigging.
- _______ Backstay adjuster, whisker pole, spinnaker gear, boom
vang, OK.
- _______ Blocks, cars, rigged, OK.
- _______ Check all winches, winch handles present.
SAILING
CHECK LIST:
- _______ Ballast tank full.
- _______ Tiller moves freely, 45 deg. minimum at each side of
centerline.
- _______ Sails and halyards OK.
- _______ Boat performance under power and sail, OK.
FINAL CHECK:
- _______ All accessory equipment operates OK.
- _______ All boat, engine and accessory literature and/or
manuals aboard.
- _______ Warranty cards completed and mailed, owner registration
card attached, owner informed of warranty responsibilities.
Maintenance Guide
PRE-USE
MAINTENANCE:
RIGGING:
- _______ Inspect turnbuckles -- adjust, if necessary.
- _______ Inspect clevis pins and cotter pins.
- _______ Visually inspect spreader tips and other areas where
sails may chafe during sailing; replace tape as necessary.
- _______ Halyards free and not tangled.
- _______ Inspect mast hardware attachment bolts; tighten as
required.
HULL AND DECK INSPECTION:
- _______ Tiller moves freely, gudgeons and pintles upright.
- _______ Bilge and compartments are dry.
- _______ Through hulls, hoses and clamps, OK.
- _______ Check running lights.
MONTHLY
MAINTENANCE:
RIGGING:
- _______ Inspect chain plates; fastenings and bolts, tighten as
necessary.
- _______ Inspect blocks, shackles and cotter pins.
- _______ Check rigging tune, rigging wire condition.
- _______ Check turnbuckles and locking pins.
HULL AND DECK:
- _______ Check cockpit drains, clear debris.
- _______ Inspect hull valves, open and close freely.
- _______ Winches turn freely, lubricate as per manufacturer's
recommendations.
- _______ Clean and wax gel coat surfaces as necessary.
SEASONAL
MAINTENANCE:
RIGGING:
- _______ Mast head pins and sheaves turn freely.
- _______ Spreader tips and bases; mast fittings.
- _______ All shroud terminations and swaged fittings.
- _______ Gooseneck assembly and boom assembly.
- _______ Mast, boom and spreaders cleaned and waxed.
HULL, DECK AND CABIN
- _______ All chainplates and through bolts tight.
- _______ Disassemble winches and lubricate bearings and pawls.
- _______ Inspect and coat electrical system connections, battery
tie downs and terminal connectors to prevent corrosion.
- _______ Drain and flush fresh water system.
- _______ Check head and service as necessary.
- _______ Hatch gaskets and hold down fasteners.
- _______ Bottom, keel and rudder condition of antifouling paint.
- _______ Lifelines, stanchions; all pins and fittings are
secure, cotter rings taped. Pelican hooks OK; screw fittings checked for thread
wear.
- _______ Water ballast tank valve and vent.
- _______ Pedestal steering gear.
Fiberglass
Maintenance and Repair
One of the major benefits of a fiberglass boat is the
elimination of some maintenance chores required by other materials. You have only
three relatively easy maintenance rules to follow to keep your boat looking like new:
- Each year, clean, buff and wax the exterior of the boat.
- Touch up and patch scratches, scars and small breaks.
- Repair any major breaks as soon as possible to avoid additional
damage to the hull or decks.
Most fiberglass boats are manufactured of two types of material,
permanently bonded together by a chemical reaction. The outside surface is formed by
a colored gel coat. This is a special resin material containing concentrated color.
It provides a smooth, finished surface.
The second "layer" is made up of polyester resin
reinforced with laminations of fiberglass mat, cloth or woven roving. Both the gel
coat and polyester resin are "cured" by a chemical catalyst which causes them to
form a hard, strong mass that is highly resistant to impact and damage.
After sailing, a good hosing down with fresh water and a mild
detergent will keep your boat sparkling fresh and clean. The non-skid surfaces may
need to be scrubbed with detergent. Smooth glass areas may be polished with liquid
wax or any good fiberglass wax to add extra luster. In the case of older boats,
where some fading of the gel coat has occurred, the surface should be buffed with
polishing compound and then wax finished.
When buffing the boat to restore its finish, care should be taken
not to cut through the gel coat surface. This is especially true on corners and
edges of the hull. A power buffer may be used, or the work may be done by hand,
using a lightly abrasive rubbing compound, such as Mirro Glaze No.1 for power buffers, or
Dupont No. 7 for hand buffing. Any high quality paste wax may be used after buffing.
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